Senior Financial Analyst

Biffa plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa plc is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their new Divisional Accounting team. The role involves cost accounting, financial control development, and staff coaching, contributing to innovative practices for operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Management accounting experience in service, logistics or waste industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end accounts preparation to meet deadlines.
• Develop financial controls and support the Head of Divisional Accounting.
• Review month-end outputs and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Strong system skills

Building relationships

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

A quick look at the role

As a Senior Financial Analyst your role will be integral to the success of the newly created Divisional Accounting team. Covering cost accounting across the business, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Divisional Accounting with driving the TOM strategy, developing a standardised approach to cost accounting postings and processes across all the Divisions while also implementing new processes and improving appropriate controls. While initially not having direct line management requirements, the role will involve coaching of Financial Analysts within the team.

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Your core responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of month end accounts to meet internal reporting deadlines and agreed SLAs with Finance end users.
• Assist in the development of financial controls, processes and disciplines. Support the Head of Divisional Accounting in ongoing monitoring and improvements to the control environment.
• Provide robust challenge to Divisional finance teams on appropriate accounting treatment to ensure all postings are compliant with accounting standards and principles.
• Assist in capacity planning and team resource allocation.
• Supporting team members and reviewing month end outputs.
• Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive the introduction of new working practices and develop existing schedules to ensure they are fit for purpose and provide required outputs.
• Work closely with Finance Optimization Team and Divisional & Group FBPs on process improvements and future development requests.

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Our essential requirements

• Fully or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven track record of building excellent working relationships with senior leaders of a large sized business
• Strong system skills including advanced Excel and Power BI
• Management accounting experience gained in the service, logistics or waste industries an advantage

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Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.